Paradou AC vs USM Khenchela Prediction: The hosts can’t afford to drop points on their home turf

Following their six consecutive league games without a win, Paradou AC will be keen to take all the points when they face off against USM Khenchela at the 5 July 1962 Stadium on Friday. The guests, on the other end, will be hoping to get back-to-back wins for the first time in the division this season. 

Paradou AC (13th)

Last five games: LLLDD

The hosts' team continued to struggle as they settled for a share of the spoils against MC El Bayadh on the road. Paradou AC failed to keep a clean sheet for the sixth time this season as MC El Bayadh scored a spot-kick to cancel Paradou AC's lead before the break. 

Radhi Jaidi's men have had a poor start to the season, heading here without a win in six consecutive games, very unlike Paradou AC, who always start strong every now and then. 

Paradou AC are one of the best-run teams in the continent, as they rely on Academy players to remain relevant in the division. Things have not been going in the right direction for them lately, and they need to develop a new approach to bounce back. 

Paradou AC have won once, drawn a game, and lost twice on their ground this season. 

USM Khenchela (9th)

Last five games: WLDLW

The visitors secured their second win of the season, defeating NC Magra on their home turf. USM Khenchela, who went into the game without a win in three games, scored in the 33rd minute to secure the maximum points. USM Khenchela have picked up nine points from a possible twenty-one, scoring five and conceding four. 

USM Khenchela have been pretty decent on the road this season, but even though they are yet to win a game. 

USM Khenchela have managed one win over their previous ten games on the road. 

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams have won two games apiece and a match ending in a tie over their previous five meetings. Paradou AC were not bad in their recent game on the road, but for the sixth consecutive game, they failed to keep a clean sheet. At the same time, USM Khenchela scored once to secure the maximum points against NC Magra, keeping their third home clean sheet.

Paradou AC can’t afford to drop points on their ground even though they might not keep a clean sheet; bet on the home team to score before the break for 1.76.

We also anticipate a BTTS here since USM Khenchela have scored on two of their last three away matches.

We expect to see more than two goals here for 2.37.

Good luck!